‘Capote’ at SLPI Media Resource Centre

Sri Lanka Press Institute, Media Resources Centre will screen the film 'Capote' on Wednesday, 29 November, 2006 at 5.00p.m. at SLPI Auditorium, 65, Ward Place, Colombo 7.

‘Capote’ follows Truman Capote (Hoffman) on his odyssey to create the landmark bestseller in Cold Blood. With signature style and mordant wit - and his friend Harper Lee (Keener) in tow Capote attempts to charm the locals and work his way into the story behind the murders. He's soon shocked, however, to find himself forming a friendship with one of the killers, Perry Smith (Collins). As the book nears completion and execution day approaches, Capote finds himself torn in directions he never anticipated and is forever changed by his experiences.

Starring: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Catherine Keener, Chris Cooper, Clifton Collins Jr. Mark Pellegrino, Bruce Greenwood, Amy Ryan, Bob Balaban. Written by: Dan Futterman. Directed by: Bennet Miller. Running Time: 98 minutes